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Originally posted by milanbenes View PostAfternoon All,
got a good one to share with you.
A very old friend who is a hard core, die hard, free market Tory and totally committed Brexiter called me up today and was ranting and raving about how May has screwed up the Brexit opportunity and made Britain into a laughing stock by playing this cheap trick of calling a quick election. ...
Also, who's to say Steptoe won't soon be ousted as Labour leader, or even retire on medical grounds, and be replaced by someone more voteworthy? Make hay while the Sun shines!
Furthermore, although it hasn't been much in the news, or not that I've noticed, the Tories have had a minor ongoing election expenses scandal simmering away on the back burner and perhaps threatening to burst into flames at any moment. So it may be the Government feels a fresh election, with no expense irregularities, would lay this to rest.
He also added that the total value of the buy to let mortgage market is 200bin gbp and that 80% of tenants are immigrants and if they all go home it will destroy the whole housing market in the UKWork in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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The GE isn't a sign of a Hard Brexit it is the opposite.
If the Tories were heading for a Hard Brexit they wouldn't need a new mandate because there would be no agreement that would need to be voted on. The UK would just go crashing out. The reason May needs a mandate is because there is going to be a "sell out".
This is why the EU welcomes it.
EU welcomes UK general election
European Commission spokesperson Margaritis Schinas appeared to support the call for an early UK general election, saying, "We are in favour.
I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThe GE isn't a sign of a Hard Brexit it is the opposite.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View Postwhere as otherwise in 2019 economy drops into real tulip with election in 2020 - scumbags want to buy 2 more years!
Get the knife in whilst your opponent is awol. Not to mention getting rid of those pesky fraud allegations. Quite clever really."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostI think it's the sign of hard Brexit because with this election they get time until 2022, where as otherwise in 2019 economy drops into real tulip with election in 2020 - scumbags want to buy 2 more years!
1. Stops by-elections due to electoral expenses scandal.
2. Allows May to negotiate how she wants - the Tories can infight as much as they like but there isn't a GE until 2022 and the boundaries will be changed.
3. Gives the economy time to rebalance by 2022 from the mess of Brexit.
4. Allows May to get rid of Davies, Bojo etc in a cabinet reshuffle
5. Means May won't be remembered like Gordon Brown as bottling it.
6. Ensures she gets an adequate opposition so it shuts up rebellious Tory MPs
In the case of Labour they will lose on 4th May in council elections and lose again in June."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostThe GE services a number of purposes:
1. Stops by-elections due to electoral expenses scandal.
2. Allows May to negotiate how she wants - the Tories can infight as much as they like but there isn't a GE until 2022 and the boundaries will be changed.
3. Gives the economy time to rebalance by 2022 from the mess of Brexit.
4. Allows May to get rid of Davies, Bojo etc in a cabinet reshuffle
5. Means May won't be remembered like Gordon Brown as bottling it.
6. Ensures she gets an adequate opposition so it shuts up rebellious Tory MPs
In the case of Labour they will lose on 4th May in council elections and lose again in June.
Otherwise, you've got it spot on.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostA pretty good summary. I'm not sure about the reshuffle bit - you are right, it does give her the option, but she knows she'll be better off with Boris inside cabinet (mostly behaving) than outside. Also I'd change "mess" to "upheaval".
Otherwise, you've got it spot on.
And tell Davies to feck off and get some business person in even if I had to raid the House of Lords."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by diseasex View PostDeluded is you voting for these idiots responsible for this whole situation!I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostA pretty good summary. I'm not sure about the reshuffle bit - you are right, it does give her the option, but she knows she'll be better off with Boris inside cabinet (mostly behaving) than outside. Also I'd change "mess" to "upheaval".
Otherwise, you've got it spot on.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter manComment
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